Fizzy drinks, ready meals may be linked to increased risk of cancer: Study
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods such as fizzy drinks, mass-produced packaged bread, many ready meals and most breakfast cereals, may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, a new study has shown.
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International Diplomacy 08:36 AMUS to train Indian astronauts, cooperate on planetary defence (Ld)
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Diplomacy International 06:48 AM
Indian, US space officials discuss human space exploration
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Young scientist develops biosensor that can detect Covid from sweat
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 31 (IANS) A former student of the Allahabad University (AU) claims to have developed a biosensor that can detect Covid-19 infection through sweat samples.
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90% reduction in Covid deaths after booster dose: Study
Hong Kong, Jan 30 (IANS) In people with multiple health conditions, a booster (third) dose of a Covid vaccine was associated with a 90 per cent reduction in death when compared to two doses, a new study has shown.
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NASA's mega Moon rocket now ready for crewed mission
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) NASA's mega moon rocket has cleared all performance tests and engineers are now taking a closer look at the Space Launch System (SLS) performance to prepare for the first crewed Artemis missions.
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Covid immunity strengthens over time in vaccinated people: Study
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) The human body's immunity to Covid-19 appears to gather strength with more time between vaccination and infection, a new study has shown.
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Earth to have close encounter with small asteroid this week
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) An asteroid, about the size of a box truck, will have a very close encounter with the Earth this week, NASA Systems has predicted.
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ChatGPT can't be credited as an author on research paper: Springer Nature
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) AI tools such as ChatGPT threaten transparent science, according to Springer Nature, the world's largest academic publisher, which has laid down ground rules for its use, saying software like ChatGPT can't be credited as an author in papers published in its journals.
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Microsoft, Qcells colab to curb carbon emissions, power clean energy economy
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it has partnered with global solar leader Qcells to curb carbon emissions and power the clean energy economy.
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Indian-American astronaut nominated for promotion to US Air Force brigadier general
By Arul Louis
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari on the moon mission team for promotion to an Air Force brigadier general, according to the Defence Department.
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Indian-American prof to lead top scientists in Texas
New York, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian-American professor Ganesh Thakur has been named vice-president of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) for a term of two years.
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US to test nuclear engine for future Mars missions
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) NASA and the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have announced a collaboration to demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine in space, the key steps for sending the first crewed missions to Mars.
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Has Earth's inner core stopped rotating? Debate rages
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Earthquake data has hinted that the inner core of the Earth has stopped rotating faster than the rest of the planet, but not all researchers agree, according to a Nature report.
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Disturbed sleep during teens may increase risk of multiple sclerosis
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Having insufficient and disturbed sleep during the teenage years may increase the subsequent risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study has shown.
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Researchers working on Covid vaccine that people can drink
San Francisco, Jan 23 (IANS) Researchers are working on a Covid-19 vaccine that people may drink instead of receiving with a needle, expanding their focus onto mucosal vaccines, which include nasal vaccines as well as "swish and swallow" oral vaccines.
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Scientists find new emperor penguin colony via tracking their poop from space
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Using satellite mapping technology, scientists have discovered a new emperor penguin colony in Antarctica by looking at their guano (excrement) stains, which are dark in colour and easier to distinguish next to the ice and rock.
